National Hunger Awareness Month Food Drive

Throughout September, BPL will be collecting non-perishable food for the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry in conjunction with the village-wide National Hunger Awareness Food Drive! Please drop canned or boxed food in the library lobby donation bins. Visit our website for a list of most requested food at the pantry. Thank you!

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Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
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Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Excel Lookup

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Learn about popular Excel functions VLookup, XLookup, Search, Sort, and more. These powerful tools allow for the automatic filtering and organization of large amounts of data.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The War in the South Pacific

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Room A/B
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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Seats Remaining: 58
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History presenter Jim Gibbons will discuss the events that took place before, during and after The War in the South Pacific of World War II.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Night Page Turners

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction.

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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Seniors Course: Internet Use & Safety

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Discuss and learn about internet topics, such as browsing the web, email questions and concerns, how the cloud works,  and how to avoid viruses. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

30 Years of Friends

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Room A/B
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Lectures
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Seats Remaining: 64
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the premiere of the television series, Friends, communication scholar and Bloomingdale local, Dr. Jennifer C.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bookmark

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Club

6:30pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Password Management

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 16
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Discover password management tips through various online tools for organizing and storing your passwords. This class will explore options available and discuss potential benefits in everyday convenience while addressing security concerns.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL: Helping Homeless Pets

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 494
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You’ve found a stray animal, now what? Understand the reasons animals become lost or surrendered and what you can do to help homeless animals.

Presented by Laura Winnie - Engagement Coordinator at DuPage County Animal Services.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bookmark

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Office 365

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

See how Office 365 cloud computing works, both from a licensing perspective and day to day use.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Seniors Course: Tablets & Smartphones

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your smartphone or tablet.  Use one of our iPads or bring your own smart device to class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Craft: No Sew Pet Bed

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in and make a comfy bed for a furry friend. We provide the fleece, scissors, and instructions. Keep the bed for your pet or donate it to West Suburban Humane Society for a pet in need. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL: Comets and Asteroids

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 470
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Studying comets and asteroids can help explain much about how our solar system formed 5 billion years ago.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Historical Book Discussion

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Co

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bloomingdale Historical Society

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Conference Room
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.